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1plash

noun \ˈplash\

Definition of PLASH

:  splash
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Origin of PLASH

probably imitative
First Known Use: circa 1522

Rhymes with PLASH

Asch, ash, bash, brash, cache, cash, clash, crash, dash, fash, flash, gash, gnash, hash, lash, mash, pash, rash, sash, slash, smash, splash, stash, thrash, thresh, trash

2plash

verb

Definition of PLASH

intransitive verb
:  to cause a splashing or spattering effect
transitive verb
:  to break the surface of (water) :  splash

First Known Use of PLASH

1542

Related to PLASH

Synonyms
bubble, dribble, guggle, lap, gurgle, ripple, splash, trickle, wash
Antonyms
pour, roll, stream

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